Katharina Gies

Katharina Gies is a Research Associate at the Department of Sociology, Europa-Universität Flensburg since September 2024. She previously held positions including Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft (Research Assistant) at the University of Hamburg (2022-2024) and tutoring roles at the University of Passau (2020, 2018-2019). Her academic background includes a Master's in 'Work, Economy, Society – Economic and Sociological Studies' from the University of Hamburg (2021-2024) with focuses on economics and sociology, and a Bachelor's in International Cultural and Business Studies from the University of Passau (2017-2021), emphasizing economics, political science, and Ibero-American cultural studies. She completed study abroad terms at Sciences Po Bordeaux (2024) and the University of Granada (2019-2020).

Her research focuses on socio-ecological transformation, environmental sociology, and quantitative social research methods. Notable work includes a 2023 presentation at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena analyzing the correlation between collective relative deprivation and the spread of far-right attitudes in Eastern vs. Western German states. She specializes in empirical methods and social structural analysis.

Though no specific grants or labs are listed, her professional trajectory demonstrates sustained engagement with sociological research methodologies and contemporary societal challenges. Her educational background blends economic and sociological perspectives with international exposure, underscoring interdisciplinary strengths.